As a historian, I have learned that, in fact, not everyone who reaches back into history can survive it. And it is not only reaching back that endangers us; sometimes history itself reaches inexorably forward for us with its shadowy claws.’ — Elizabeth Kostova
1. Summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles
On this day in history in 1932 Summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles
The tenth Summer Olympics was officially opened. This was the second time that the city of Los Angeles was hosting the multi-event international sports meet. shadowy claws
2. Vanuatu gained independence
On this day in history in 1980 Vanuatu gained independence. The Republic of Vanuatu gained independence from France and UK.
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3. The Israeli Knesset passes the Jerusalem Law and added it to Israel’s Basic Law
On this day in history in 1980 The Israeli Knesset passed the Jerusalem Law and added it to Israel’s Basic Law. The law declared Jerusalem the unified capital of Israel. shadowy claws
4. Pretoria Accord signed
On this day in history in 2002 Pretoria Accord was signed. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed the Pretoria Accord as an attempt to end the Second Congo War. shadowy claws
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